L'équipage (en. The crew)
le-ki-paʒ
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Group of people ensuring the driving and proper functioning of a means of transportation.
The flight crew consists of pilots and crew members.
L'équipage de l'avion est composé de pilotes et de membres d'équipage.
All the people working on a ship.
The ship's crew was trained to survive in difficult conditions.
L'équipage du bateau a été formé pour survivre dans des conditions difficiles.
Personnel operating a collective transport vehicle.
The train crew made an important announcement.
L'équipage du train a effectué une annonce importante.
Etymology
From the Old French 'equipage', derived from 'équiper', meaning 'to provide with the necessary equipment'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
flight crew
Group of professionals operating an aircraft.
équipage d'avion
ship crew
Group of people working on a boat.
équipage de navire
technical crew
Staff responsible for maintenance and proper functioning of the equipment.
équipage technique
Related Words
crew member
Member of a crew.
équipier
equipment
Everything necessary to accompany something in its function.
équipement
equipment supplier
Company providing equipment.
équipementier
Slang Meanings
Crew
We have a great crew for the shoot.
On a une super crew pour le tournage.